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Learn how to effectively manage `DoCmd` scope issues when exporting tables from Access databases with our step-by-step guide. Explore alternative methods for a smoother VBA experience.
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Dealing with DoCmd Scope Issues in Access VBA

If you're working with Microsoft Access and need to automate the process of exporting tables from multiple .accdb databases into separate .xlsx files, you might encounter a common hurdle: the scope of DoCmd. This article will guide you through the problem and provide an effective solution for handling this challenge.

The Problem

Imagine this scenario:

You have multiple Access databases in a directory.

Your goal is to open each one and export all of its tables into individual Excel files.

While attempting this with VBA, you may find yourself frustrated as DoCmd.TransferSpreadsheet does not behave as expected. When your VBA code executes DoCmd, it uses CurrentDb which points to the empty database you're working from, instead of the specific database you just opened. This leads to errors indicating that certain tables do not exist, even though they are clearly present.

Specific Challenges

The inability to set the correct database context for DoCmd.

The error messages indicating that the tables cannot be found.

Proposed Solution

While it might seem natural to think that you could control the scope of DoCmd, you need to recognize that it operates within the context of the user interface. Hence, fixing the scope directly isn’t possible. However, here’s a clearer, more effective approach:

Step 1: Link Tables to the Main Database

Open each database - Instead of calling DoCmd directly on the opened database, first link the tables from the database into your main Access database.

Use DoCmd.TransferDatabase - This command allows you to link tables from other databases. Here’s how you can adjust your code:

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Step 2: Export Linked Tables

Now that the tables are linked to your main database:

Use DoCmd.TransferSpreadsheet - This now works correctly because the linked table names will point to the right data within the current context.

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Step 3: Cleanup

After you are done exporting:

Delete the linked tables to prevent clutter in your main database.

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Example Code

Here’s how your revised code might look:

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Conclusion

By linking tables to your main database, you effectively gain control over the scope of your DoCmd commands. This approach not only simplifies your workflow but also prevents confusion when dealing with context. If this method feels cumbersome or if you prefer a different environment, consider running the VBA from Excel, where you can still use Access databases in the same manner but with more flexibility over the context.

With this knowledge, exporting tables efficiently from multiple Access databases is within your reach!